I have spent most of my short life struggling with many things. I had a lot of troubles as a kid. In school at home and with myself. Here I am finally done with all the heartache of being young. Changing my life and rebuilding myself into something peaceful. There is something that has happened recently that I know will be hard to get past. I want to grow and live. Finally live my life and feel free. Living in a small town there aren't any people who are like me...or have the same interests. Which Im sure others are in the same situation. Hoping to find a sense of community on here...I was also hoping to learn. Please help me in my journey and those of you who are hoping to do the same as me I wish you luck. How do I change how I live and my heart? Meditation is very appealing to me. Does anyone have any advice for me? Thank you. I wish you peace and love, Willow tree
Don't despair - you can find peace and purpose. I assume, since you have gone thru the turmoil of childhood, that you are relatively young. Yours is is a VERY broad question, one no one has completely answered to their own satisfaction. Hopefully you will get some insight on HF. Let me consider what you ask and I will share what I have learned in 62 years. Peace and Love - I'll get back with you soon.
I will soon be 17. Age means nothing to me. I am aware of my question being almost unanswerable. Hoping to connect with life more. To live like we were meant to. Thankyou. I hope to hear from you soon.
Just believe in yourself, and do what you feel is right, it's that easy, man. It may sound lame, but all you can do is do whatever you feel in your soul. I may not be an old hippie, but I myself have recently reached a higher level of understanding myself.
Willow tree. I feel for you. Yours is not that unusual a situation. Many of us look around us and things are not familiar - as if you are in the wrong place, the wrong time. Each feels alone in their own way. The only advice I have for you is find a soul mate - even if only one, be they male or female. How do you do that? Ask yourself what your interest are - you have mentioned a few - and seek out places where people of like interest might frequent. You will have to put yourself out there, which is not an easy task for any of us - especially those of us who feel isolated in our surroundings. We all need other people. It is a human need like air or water. I feel much of your dismay is expressing your feelings of isolation. Meditate if you can - try to have patience. You are 17 and will soon be out on your own to seek out a life that is more in line with your heart and mind. There many out there that feel just like you. I hope you may have the chance to go away to college or at least get out of that small town atmosphere. New people, new opportunities, a new perspective - all these can be found if you put yourself in the right situation to find them. New people - people who will accept you for who you are are out there. You and I are not very different. I didn't really feel like I "fit" until I was 19 and out of "comfort zone" and had moved on to my COMFORT ZONE - associating with like minded people who always met me with open arms. A good heart will be recognized by those with good hearts.
Hi again Willow Tree - Check out this link on stillness - it might interest you. http://www.hipforums.com/newforums/showthread.php?t=408316&f=67
I am young and on a similar journey as you, maybe we can help each other? summer-fields@peacemail.com
